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DC17 ETU

2017 Skoda Octavia

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

217,688 mi
Last recorded217,688 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2017 Skoda Octavia55,610 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC17 ETU
MakeSkoda
ModelOctavia
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 217,688 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 199,411 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 102,079 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 78,194 miles

Nearside Rear tyre several cuts just legal.

stone chip swept area

Fail 5 Aug 2021 78,192 miles

Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre several cuts just legal.

stone chip swept area

Pass 3 Aug 2020 61,441 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector broken

How Reliable is the Skoda Octavia?

Based on 3,816,734 MOT tests across 338,116 vehicles.

77.7%
Pass Rate
8,620
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
338,116
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 81,688
Registration plate lamp not working 38,058
position lamp(s) not working 31,953
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 31,729
Direction indicator incorrect colour 28,575
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DC17 ETU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2017 Skoda Octavia models, the average MOT pass rate is 87.9% with a typical mileage of 55,610 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Skoda Octavia fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 81,688 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DC17 ETU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Skoda Octavia typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 9 years old, this Skoda Octavia is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DC17 ETU registered?

DC17 ETU is a 2017 Skoda Octavia, first registered on 10 August 2017.

Is DC17 ETU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DC17 ETU shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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